FLORAMANIA
Is it possible to install Floramania loose cardstock flowers by myself?
Yes, it is very easy and even fun! Your order will arrive ready to be installed with a few instructions. All you need to do is select the place you would like to decorate.
How should I care for my paper flowers?
Crepe paper flowers can last a lifetime with the appropriate care. All our paper flowers are treated with UV protectant; however, we strongly advise you to avoid placing them in direct sunlight. We also suggest steering clear of any humid spaces. And if for any reason you need to dust your blooms, use a hairdryer on low.
What is the history of paper flowers?
It is believed that the art of paper flowers has originated from China as soon as paper was invented, also in China, in 100 B.C. The flowers were at the time mainly used for religious offerings.
Like so much else, these handcrafted objects travelled along the Silk Road, first reaching nearby countries like Vietnam (where paper lotus flowers, still to this day, decorate sacred altars) before making their way through India and then finally arriving in Europe in the 11th century.
Paper flower making was the top crafting activity among high class Victorian English women. In fact, since they were not allowed to join the workforce at the time, they kept busy perfecting the art of paper flower making. They would take natural flowers apart and trace each and every petals on paper. These pieces of paper were then structured, shaped then attached onto stems. These realistic looking paper flowers were considered household essentials and were displayed throughout houses.
The art of paper flower decorations then quickly spread to European colonies. In Mexico, for example, paper flowers were used to embellish churches and altars. These first Central American flowers were made of neutral coloring with gold and silver accented edges. Brighter colored paper flowers quickly became in trend and are still to this day the object of colorful and vibrant festivals in Mexico.
Nowadays, paper flowers are becoming more and more popular. They are widely used to decorate homes, boutiques, offices, weddings, parties and other events – Chanel famously decorated their spring/summer 2009 fashion show and their 2015 haute couture runway with magnificent paper flowers, which consequently popularized and increased the demand for paper blooms throughout the world.
Sources: Architectural Digest; Piece work magazine; Flower magazine
Is it possible to install Floramania loose cardstock flowers by myself?
Yes, it is very easy and even fun! Your order will arrive ready to be installed with a few instructions. All you need to do is select the place you would like to decorate.
How should I care for my paper flowers?
Crepe paper flowers can last a lifetime with the appropriate care. All our paper flowers are treated with UV protectant; however, we strongly advise you to avoid placing them in direct sunlight. We also suggest steering clear of any humid spaces. And if for any reason you need to dust your blooms, use a hairdryer on low.
What is the history of paper flowers?
It is believed that the art of paper flowers has originated from China as soon as paper was invented, also in China, in 100 B.C. The flowers were at the time mainly used for religious offerings.
Like so much else, these handcrafted objects travelled along the Silk Road, first reaching nearby countries like Vietnam (where paper lotus flowers, still to this day, decorate sacred altars) before making their way through India and then finally arriving in Europe in the 11th century.
Paper flower making was the top crafting activity among high class Victorian English women. In fact, since they were not allowed to join the workforce at the time, they kept busy perfecting the art of paper flower making. They would take natural flowers apart and trace each and every petals on paper. These pieces of paper were then structured, shaped then attached onto stems. These realistic looking paper flowers were considered household essentials and were displayed throughout houses.
The art of paper flower decorations then quickly spread to European colonies. In Mexico, for example, paper flowers were used to embellish churches and altars. These first Central American flowers were made of neutral coloring with gold and silver accented edges. Brighter colored paper flowers quickly became in trend and are still to this day the object of colorful and vibrant festivals in Mexico.
Nowadays, paper flowers are becoming more and more popular. They are widely used to decorate homes, boutiques, offices, weddings, parties and other events – Chanel famously decorated their spring/summer 2009 fashion show and their 2015 haute couture runway with magnificent paper flowers, which consequently popularized and increased the demand for paper blooms throughout the world.
Sources: Architectural Digest; Piece work magazine; Flower magazine